Hitachi Construction Machinery : Hitachi Newsroom

MOLINE, IL. (April 15, 2008) — The ZX75US-3 and ZX85USB-3 Hitachi excavators are two new compact ultra-shorts that are long on features. Plus they are the perfect size for all kinds of jobs including landscaping, light residential, urban renewal, and underground utilities.

Unleashing the beast — the Zaxis 850LC-3

MOLINE, IL (March 11, 2008) — Operating the Hitachi Zaxis 850LC-3 for the first time can be an eye-opening experience. Many wonder how Hitachi managed to package so many of the larger EX1200’s engineering characteristics into an 850 body!

Hitachi introduces the Zaxis 135US-3

MOLINE, IL (March 11, 2008) — Hitachi Construction and Mining Products introduces the new reduced-tail-swing Zaxis 135US-3 excavator at ConExpo 2008.

Hitachi introduces Zaxis 220W-3 wheeled excavator

MOLINE, IL (March 11, 2008) — Hitachi Construction & Mining Products introduces the new Zaxis 220W-3 wheeled excavator at ConExpo 2008.

The Zaxis 350LC-3 — a versatile performer

MOLINE, IL (March 11, 2008) — The Hitachi Zaxis 350LC-3 replaced both the Zaxis 330 and Zaxis 370 excavators. Beefed-up in several critical areas and powered by Isuzu’s six-cylinder Tier-3-certified engine, the 350LC-3 performs more like its larger production-sized siblings.

Hitachi Offers Three Fleet-Telematics Options with ZXLink

MOLINE, IL. (March 11, 2008) — Construction fleet managers can choose from three ZXLink™ Machine Monitoring Systems from Hitachi to control their fleet operations.

Hitachi introduces two new excavators at ConExpo 2008

MOLINE, IL (Jan. 11, 2008) — Hitachi Construction Products will roll out two new excavators at ConExpo 2008, as well as showcase the company’s ZXLink™ telematics machine monitoring system.

Hitachi Introduces Two New Fleet Telematics Options with Expanded Capabilities

MOLINE, IL (Dec. 20, 2007) — Construction fleet managers can now choose from two harder working, more efficient ZXLink™ Machine Monitoring Systems from Hitachi to control their fleet operations.

Hitachi Zaxis 200LC-3 & Zaxis 225USLC-3 now available

MOLINE, IL (August 14, 2007) - In late summer 2007, the powerful utility-class ZX200LC-3 and the ZX225USLC-3 excavators join their bigger brothers on the job site. These two new machines can lower fuel costs while increasing job-site productivity. Their cabs are larger and more comfortable than their predecessors while their hydraulics continue the Hitachi reputation for smooth, precise operations.

Behind Dash-3 Excavator design: Hitachi engineers tell the story

MOLINE, IL (July 25, 2007) - The Zaxis Dash-3 excavators are world-class machines with environmentally friendly, evolutionary performance. In a European construction machinery magazine survey, the Zaxis Dash-3 excavators were rated "No.1" in both the fuel efficiency and the workload divisions. As a result, the Zaxis Dash-3 line is developing a solid reputation all over the world. HitachiConstruction.com had a chance to interview Development Design Center General Manager Kouji Tahara and Senior Technician Kazunori Nakamura, two Dash-3 designers.

Hitachi Introduces Zaxis 160LC-3

MOLINE, IL (March 15, 2007) - The new ZX160LC-3 replaces the Zaxis 160LC. Even though it generates 10-percent more horsepower than its predecessor, the ZX160LC-3 uses less fuel. New E, P, and H/P modes can be selected to suit job needs. The E mode can save fuel consumption up to 13 percent compared to P mode on the previous model.

Hitachi Unveils Two New Utility-class Excavators — Zaxis 200LC-3 & Zaxis 225USLC-3

MOLINE, IL (March 15, 2007) - The Zaxis Series was first introduced in 2002. The first six Dash-3 upgrades rolled out in 2006, covering the 24- to 85-metric ton range. Among the first to be introduced in 2007 are the utility-class ZX200LC-3 and the ZX225USLC-3 excavators. They can lower fuel costs while increasing job-site productivity. Their cabs are larger and more comfortable than their predecessors while their hydraulics continue the Hitachi reputation for smooth, precise operations.

Hitachi Introduces New Compact Excavator with Adjustable Undercarriage

MOLINE, IL (March 1, 2007) - Stable, nimble, and powerful, the ZX17U-2 has faster operating speeds, additional weight, increased hydraulic flow, and more powerful digging forces. Travel speeds have been increased, too.